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Challenges service providers face

As home networks evolve, you are under pressure to deliver seamless connectivity in increasingly complex environments. From spectrum congestion to coverage gaps and uplink strain, these challenges undermine performance, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

Spectrum under pressure

Higher device density and AI-driven traffic strain the limited spectrum, increasing network costs.

 
Coverage gaps at the edge

Inconsistent edge coverage creates service gaps, degrades user experience, and drives churn.

 
Uplink limitation for real-time demands

Real-time, uplink-heavy applications expose the limits of previous Wi-Fi generations.

Wi-Fi 8: Three takeaways

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Ultra-High Reliability (UHR)

Wi-Fi 8 delivers consistent performance even in high traffic and device-dense homes, helping you reduce support costs and optimize spectrum efficiency.

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Consistent coverage at the network edge

Wi-Fi 8 enhances reliability in challenging coverage areas. This consistency reduces service gaps, lowers churn risk, and enables upselling premium plans.

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Reliable uplink for AI-driven and real-time services

Wi-Fi 8 provides a stable, low-latency uplink for AI apps, XR, cloud gaming, and real-time services, so you can launch new service offerings and boost ARPU.

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Wi-Fi 8 in subscribers’ day-to-day applications

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Smooth video calls & streaming
Smooth video calls & streaming

Enjoy crystal-clear video calls and uninterrupted streaming even during peak hours thanks to ultra-reliable Wi-Fi 8 connectivity.

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Lag-free gaming & immersive experiences
Lag-free gaming & immersive experiences

Experience gaming without delays and dive into virtual worlds with responsive, high-quality connections that keep you in the action.

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Seamless whole-home connectivity
Seamless whole-home connectivity

Stay connected everywhere at home with consistent coverage that eliminates dead zones and delivers reliable performance for all devices.

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Key technologies behind Wi-Fi 8

In environments with multiple access points, uncoordinated transmissions can cause interference and unstable performance. Wi-Fi 8 introduces Multi-Access Point Coordination (MAPC), allowing access points to coordinate transmissions, reduce inter-AP interference, and deliver more consistent performance across the entire coverage area.

Wi-Fi 8 utilizes Dynamic Subband Operation (DSO) to intelligently manage spectrum, allowing multiple devices to transmit efficiently simultaneously. By dynamically allocating subbands based on real-time conditions, it ensures stable, predictable performance—even in congested environments.

When the main channel is congested, Wi-Fi 8 leverages Non-Primary Channel Access (NPCA) to route traffic through available channels. This reduces latency and maintains consistent responsiveness during peak usage, ensuring smooth experiences for streaming, gaming, and real-time applications.

Modern devices often operate multiple wireless signals simultaneously. Wi-Fi 8 uses In-Device Coexistence (IDC) to coordinate these signals, minimizing internal interference and maintaining stable wireless performance across applications so users enjoy uninterrupted connectivity.

Wi-Fi 8 employs Enhanced Long Range (ELR) technology to maintain stable signals even at the edge of coverage areas. This ensures whole-home reliability, eliminating dead zones and enabling you to confidently deliver premium plans without coverage gaps.

Wi-Fi 8 uses Distributed Resource Units (dRU) to dynamically allocate wireless resources, preventing slowdowns when many devices are active. This flexible scheduling ensures efficient bandwidth sharing and stable performance in device-dense environments, reducing support calls.

IEEE standard
Wi-Fi 8 (802.11bn)
Maximum Channel
Bandwidth (MHz)
320
Frequency Bands (GHz)
2.4, 5, and 6
Max PHY rate
23 Gbps*
Modulation
4096 QAM
Spatial Streams
8
MU-MIMO
UL & DL
OFDMA (# RU per STA)
Yes (multiple)
Multi-Link Operation
Yes
Multi-AP Coordination
Yes
DSO
Yes
New MCS
Yes
PHY Improvement:
DRU/UEQM/ELR/HIP
EDCA/Improved LDPC
Yes
IEEE standard
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Maximum Channel
Bandwidth (MHz)
320
Frequency Bands (GHz)
2.4, 5, and 6
Max PHY rate
23 Gbps*
Modulation
4096 QAM
Spatial Streams
8
MU-MIMO
UL & DL
OFDMA (# RU per STA)
Yes (multiple)
Multi-Link Operation
Yes
Multi-AP Coordination
n/a
DSO
n/a
New MCS
n/a
PHY Improvement:
DRU/UEQM/ELR/HIP
EDCA/Improved LDPC
n/a
IEEE standard
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Maximum Channel
Bandwidth (MHz)
160
Frequency Bands (GHz)
2.4, 5, and 6
Max PHY rate
9.6Gbps*
Modulation
1024 QAM
Spatial Streams
8
MU-MIMO
UL & DL
OFDMA (# RU per STA)
Yes (single)
Multi-Link Operation
n/a
Multi-AP Coordination
n/a
DSO
n/a
New MCS
n/a
PHY Improvement:
DRU/UEQM/ELR/HIP
EDCA/Improved LDPC
n/a

* Maximum data rates are theoretical. Actual performance may vary.

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